2005 Kia Sportage Engine
Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.
Complaint Timeline
Chronological view of owner reports
WHILE DRIVING 80MPH ON FREEWAY, CAR STOPPED WITH NO WARNING, WOULDN'T RESTART FOR OVER 30 MINUTES
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 61,000.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE A TOTAL OF EIGHT TIMES. EACH TIME THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN RESET HOWEVER, THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHY THE ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUES TO ILLUMINATE.
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Quick Summary
The 2005 Kia Sportage has 3 Engine complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.